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When you're trying to decide the value of a cosmetic dentistry investment, you probably want to know how long the results will last. With the teeth whitening services provided by our experienced cosmetic dentists, you should continue to enjoy whiter, brighter teeth for a year or longer, especially if you avoid these things that stain your teeth:

These things will cause your teeth to start staining again. You can combat the effects of the staining foods and beverages by using a straw for your drink, and by rinsing or brushing 30 minutes after eating. Adding dairy milk to your coffee and tea is a good way to fight stains caused by those beverages. Casein is a protein present in milk, and it binds with the staining components of beverages, carrying the stainers away from your enamel.

You can also touch up your whitening results periodically with custom take-home whitening tray. You may also be able to maintain the results by using a whitening toothpaste, although these toothpastes tend to produce mixed results.

To find out if our Cherry Creek teeth whitening services are a good fit for the results you want to achieve, please call DeWitt Dental Associates at 303-321-5656 to schedule a consultation.

Teeth whitening cost is highly variable. Depending on what type of teeth whitening treatment you choose, the cost can range from about $45 – for grocery store kits – to several hundred dollars for the most advanced whitening technologies. The cost of whitening performed by a dental professional may be influenced by:

Where you live

The product used

The dentist's experience and qualifications

At DeWitt Dental Associates in Cherry Creek, we offer in-office teeth whitening and a custom take-home kits. These treatments can complement one another or be used separately. During your consultation at our dentistry practice, we'll provide you a quote for the cost of your chosen teeth whitening treatment, and explain your options for payment. While teeth whitening is considered purely cosmetic and not typically covered by dental insurance policies, financing options are available at our practice. Through CareCredit, you can apply for certain loan plans accepted by DeWitt Dental Associates. We'll show you how to complete CareCredit's simple application process.

To schedule a consultation with one of the experienced dentists to discuss our Cherry Creek teeth whitening services, please call DeWitt Dental Associates at 303-321-5656.

With Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, or CEramic REConstruction (CEREC) technology, the wait times and multiple appointments required for porcelain dental crowns can often be eliminated. This process was developed at the University of Zurich in 1980. With developments in 3D printing and milling technology, the process is more accessible than ever before to our cosmetic dentistry patients in Denver and Cherry Creek.

CEREC Process

For patients who are good candidates, CEREC technology allows the entire process for crowns to be carried out in our Denver office in a single visit using biocompatible ceramics. With CEREC, impressions are made digitally, so you don’t need to go through the messy and awkward process of traditional impressions.

Here are the steps of the CEREC process:

An intraoral camera is used to create a virtual model of the affected teeth

Our experienced dentists use the model to construct the restoration on the computer screen

The model is sent through our office computer network to the milling machine

The milling machine carves the restoration from a block of color-matched ceramic in about 15 minutes

The restoration is finished by painting, polishing and glazing

The crown in placed in the mouth

If you are interested in CEREC or traditional porcelain tooth crowns to restore your teeth in Cherry Creek or any of the surrounding areas of Denver, please call DeWitt Dental Associates at 303-321-5656.

Healthy Aging magazine has chosen September as Healthy Aging Month®. This is a time to focus on the positive aspects on growing older. As one of the healthiest communities in the country, healthy aging is a part of everyday life for people over 45 in Cherry Creek, and all around the Denver area. While eating right and getting plenty of outdoor activity is central to the lifestyle of the Front Range, it can be easy to overlook the importance of good dental hygiene and regular visits to your dentist.

Oral Health Tips

Many people don’t realize how closely their oral health and their total wellbeing are connected. Good oral health can have an impact on virtually every other area of your body. As people live longer, general dentistry has improved to help keep your natural teeth well into your later years. Good oral hygiene is still simple:

Brush your teeth at least twice a day

Floss daily

Visit the dentist for routine cleanings and exams

By following these simple steps, you can prevent common dental problems from occurring, including gum disease, tooth loss, and staining, to ensure a lifetime of great meals and healthy living. If you live in or around the Cherry Creek area or elsewhere in Denver please call DeWitt Dental Associates at 303-321-5656 today to schedule a consultation.

Our Denver and Cherry Creek dentistry associates are continuing to discover new ways that your dental health is closely connected to your total wellbeing. One more surprising way that you can avoid dental health problems is with yoga.

3 Ways Yoga Improves Dental Health

September is National Yoga Month, and while the benefits of yoga for mind and body are well known, the benefits of yoga for your dental health are becoming clearer. Here are three ways yoga can help:

Stress Relief: Lifestyle stresses can lead to a host of health issues including depression, high blood pressure, and anxiety, but stress can also cause common dental problems. Stress can keep people from taking care of themselves, and oral hygiene is no exception. In addition, stress is a common cause of teeth grinding and jaw problems.

Improved Posture: Bad posture can leave you feeling tired and run down. It can also lead to a bad jaw position that can cause temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ disorder.

Reduced Inflammation: Chronic inflammation can lead to serious health problems. Your dental health can be dramatically affected when inflammation leads to overgrowth of bacteria in the mouth. It is thought that yoga reduces inflammation by alleviating stress.

If you would like to find out more about how you can improve your dental health while improving your total wellbeing, please call DeWitt Dental Associates at 303-321-5656 for a consultation. We serve patients in Cherry Creek and the entire Denver Metro area.

Farmers markets across the Denver area offer some of the freshest and healthiest foods available. A great diet can lead to improvement in your total wellbeing, including your dental health. Our Denver dentists offer some advice on selecting farmers market foods that can help you avoid common dental problems.

Farmers Market Foods for Dental Health

With so much to choose from, it may be a challenge to know what to look for. Here are some ways foods can improve your dental hygiene:

Calcium Rich Foods: Farm fresh dairy including local milk and cheeses can prevent cavities by lowering the pH in your mouth. Dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, turnips and collard greens can help rebuild your teeth from the inside out.

Foods High in Fiber: Fiber-rich foods help to keep your saliva flowing and gently scrub bacteria away from your teeth and gums while you chew. Saliva is your mouth’s way of keeping bacteria from getting established and forming plaque. Examples include strawberries, apples and greens.

Whole Grain Foods: Local whole grain pasta and artisanal breads are a great source of B vitamins and iron that help keep bones, teeth and gums healthy. These foods are also high in fiber, so they can do double duty for your teeth.

If you live in Cherry Creek or any of the surrounding areas of Denver, please call DeWitt Dental Associates at 303-321-5656 for a consultation.

To restore a broken or vulnerable tooth, porcelain dental crowns are a durable restoration that look just like natural teeth. Unlike metal dental crowns, porcelain crowns do not stand out in your smile.

Metal crowns were always a durable option for rebuilding the structure of a tooth. But modern dental technology has allowed dentists to use much more aesthetically pleasing restorations for tooth reconstruction without sacrificing durability. Our experienced dentists can examine your vulnerable tooth or teeth to determine if porcelain crowns are an option.

In certain cases, a porcelain crown may not be the best way to restore a tooth. Generally speaking, porcelain crowns work very well on the teeth toward the front of your mouth. For your molars, which exert a lot of force when you chew, an even stronger dental crown may be needed. But even if this is the case, our dentists can use a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown, which offers the aesthetic effect of an all-porcelain crown with the strength of a metal crown. The only way to know if a porcelain crown will work for your teeth is to visit our experienced dentists.

If you are interested in porcelain tooth crowns to restore your teeth with optimal aesthetics and durability, please call DeWitt Dental Associates at 303-321-5656. Our experienced dentists serve Denver, Cherry Creek and all of the surrounding areas.

As someone missing one or more teeth, you may have started considering your options for restoring your smile. For most people, the cost of replacement teeth plays a big role in which type of replacement they ultimately choose. The cost of dental implants varies widely and may be influenced by:

Number of dental implants

Type of tooth restoration (the replacement tooth that is attached to the top of the dental implant)

Specific dentist and oral surgeon chosen

Lab and supply prices

Geographic region in which you live

The only way to know for sure is to consult an experienced implant restoration dentist like the dentists at DeWitt Dental Associates. We will be happy to provide you with complete information about what you can expect from dental implants and how much they will cost. We will also discuss our financing options with you.

When considering replacement teeth, you should certainly consider cost, but not cost alone. There are a number of other factors that should influence your final choice of replacement teeth, including:

Longevity

Durability

Appearance

Convenience to your lifestyle

Though dental implants are sometimes one of the higher value options, they also tend to last the longest compared to other types of tooth replacements. Our dentists are fully committed to making sure you know all of your options so that you can make informed decisions.

To learn more about dental implants, and to schedule a consultation in Denver to find out how much an implant dentistry procedure would cost to replace your missing teeth, please call DeWitt Dental Associates at 303-321-5656.

When you are missing one or more teeth and considering your tooth replacement options, there are various ways you can compare and contrast your options, including what long-term care will be required for a given tooth replacement. Care and cleaning is just one of the many factors you should consider, as well as cost, longevity, durability, appearance and performance.

Dental implants require the same care and cleaning as your natural teeth. Great oral care for your teeth and dental implants should include:

Visiting the dentist for routine cleanings and exams

Flossing once a day

Brushing at least twice a day

The dental crown itself cannot decay like your natural enamel; however, it's very important to keep your gums healthy and free of infection. Plaque and bacteria that sticks to your dental crown and the surrounding gums can lead to infection, and possibly gum disease. One of the most common causes of tooth loss is gum disease.

For more information about dental implants and to find out if you are a good candidate, please call our Denver implant dentistry practice at 303-321-5656. Our experienced and caring dentists are prepared to provide guidance and education so that you can choose the tooth replacement option that is right for your expectations.

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